This incredibly easy weeknight slow cooker recipe combines smoky, juicy pork with sweet apples and onions to create a melt-in-your-mouth delicious pulled pork that you will be making again and again.

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Hello Friends!! My name is Liz and I’m a healthy food blogger over at The Lemon Bowl where my motto is healthy made delicious.  After all, it doesn’t matter how healthy food is because if it doesn’t taste good, no one will eat it. :)

When Rachel asked me to guest post, I immediately began brainstorming apple recipes. Right away I knew that I wanted to go against the grain and create a main dish. Don’t get me wrong, I love apples in sweet dishes like my Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes or Apple Peanut Butter Overnight Oats but I also love using the natural sweetness of apples to complement savory meats and vegetables. Roast Chicken with Apples, Onions and Sweet Potatoes is a perfect example.

Speaking of healthy made delicious, your family is going to love my Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Apples and Onions. An incredibly easy weeknight slow cooker recipe, it combines smoky, juicy pork with sweet apples and onions to create a melt-in-your-mouth meal. This is the type of dish you will be making again and again.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Apples and Onions in Crock Pot
To maximize flavor without relying on overly sweetened, corn-syrup-laden barbecue sauce, I let the pork sit overnight in a simple dry rub of spices.  The next morning, I made a bed of apples and onion slices for the pork and topped everything with 12 ounces of beer.

That’s it! The slow cooker did the rest of the work. It could not be any easier.

Your fork is waiting.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Apples and Onions Recipe by The Lemon Bowl on bakedbyrachel.com
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Apples and Onions

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 15 servings
This incredibly easy weeknight slow cooker recipe combines smoky, juicy pork with sweet apples and onions to create a melt-in-your-mouth delicious pulled pork that you will be making again and again.

Ingredients
 

  • 3 lb boneless pork shoulder
  • 2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp ground black pepper
  • 2 medium apples , sliced
  • 1 yellow onion , sliced
  • 12 oz beer

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together spices: smoked paprika through pepper. Coat the pork shoulder with the dry rub and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
  • Place apple and onion slices in the bottom of a slow cooker and top with the pork shoulder. Add beer and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.
  • When cooking time is complete, remove pork from the slow cooker and let rest. When pork is cool enough to handle, begin shredded the meat and disposing of any excess fat.
  • Place shredded, lean pork meat back in to the slow cooker and mix with the apples, onions and cooking juices.
  • Serve on a whole grain bun with apple slices.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For the most accurate data, use your preferred nutrition calculator with the actual ingredients you used to make this recipe.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Slow cooker

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I’m all about slow cooker recipes so this is totally right up my alley! With the kids back in school, it’s time to dust off your slow cooker and whip this up asap! Thanks for sharing this delicious and easy recipe Liz! -Rachel

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Be sure to check out these other recipes by Liz:
Rosemary chicken breasts, Baked egg rolls with bacon and sweet chili dipping sauce and Whole wheat banana nut bread.